Traders Face Big Losses After Uganda Closes Congo Border Over Ebola Contagion Fears

Uganda has closed its border with the Congo due to fears of an Ebola contagion, causing significant financial losses for traders with cargo stuck in long convoys on both sides. The closure disrupts vital supply chains for agricultural goods like plantains, threatening the livelihoods of merchants who rely on cross-border trade for their income. This health crisis highlights the fragility of regional economies dependent on open borders and the rapid spread of infectious diseases in Africa.